Wimbledon hopeful Jack Draper has received a major vote of confidence from tennis legend Sir Andy Murray, who's been working his magic as the young Brit's advisor and temporary coach. And let's just say Murray's not exactly being subtle in his praise - Draper's game is "bloody good", according to the Scottish superstar.
Draper's world ranking has taken a bit of a tumble since last year, plummeting to 113 after a string of injuries that have left him sidelined. His most recent competitive outing was at the Barcelona Open in April, but Murray's been working with Draper at the LTA's National Tennis Centre for the past month and is convinced he's on the mend.
The 21-year-old has had to deal with a laundry list of injuries, including problems with his knee, elbow, and serving shoulder. But despite these setbacks, Murray's been blown away by Draper's play during their training sessions - "His tennis is bloody good," he exclaimed. "He's really good." And it sounds like Murray's not just being kind - he genuinely believes Draper has what it takes to succeed at the highest level.
Murray's partnership with Draper could be a game-changer for the young Brit, who's been struggling to find his footing on the professional circuit. And judging by their training sessions, Murray's impressed not just by Draper's technical ability but also his quick learning curve and overall completeness as a player - "He's got very few holes in his game," he noted.
While it remains to be seen how long Murray will stick around, one thing's for sure: Draper's got a serious ally in the Scot. And with Murray's guidance and support, who knows what heights this talented young player might reach? The next stop on Draper's journey is Eastbourne, where he'll look to get back into competitive action - but with Murray watching his back, it's hard not to feel optimistic about the future.
Murray himself has been refreshingly candid about the demands of coaching, admitting that it's a far cry from just turning up and watching matches like he did during his brief stint as Novak Djokovic's coach in 2025. But for Draper, having Murray on board is a godsend - and one that could prove to be the turning point in his career.